from my Ima (Mother):
Dear Friends,
I want to share with you something that our little Bais Yaakov in Scranton is doing tomorrow that should be emulated and copied in every Day School and High School, and done in some form in every yeshiva ( I mean boys,too, in a different form).
The girls of BY are hosting a bridal shower for one of the kallahs from the former Gush Katif, a young lady formerly from Netzer Chazani who is getting married later this month and will, IY"H, move with her husband to a caravan.
The girls printed up and mailed out invitations (their own computer design and printing) in which, they explained what the shower is for, put a suggested gift list on the back of the card, and clearly stated that weight is a consideration and that a check or cash would be most welcome instead. The suggested gift list was actually titled "bridal registry", and the invitation asked that whoever purchases an item please call the school so that it could be crossed off the list. They pre-arranged with several people who plan to go over to Israel soon to take the gifts and added a note about the 220 electric current. They have been very organized, and have also prepared a light lunch (with RSVP) so it will be like a real shower.
An article appeared in our Federation Reporter, and you should know that people are coming and contributing who would not normally respond to a request for money.
The idea was their principal's, Mrs. Esther Elefant, an incredible woman, and I think the biggest compliment she could get would be that the same idea, or variations on it, be done in every possible community.
Please pass this on to as many people as possible. Anyone needing a source to turn to for individual brides ( or whatever idea they conceive of) can write to me, and I will then give them the contact person's e-mail.
Thanks, with much love,
Tova
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